In total dismay I read of the consideration of Rangely schools switching to a four-day week. It appears from the article on the front page of the Herald Times that Barry Williams, said to be Rangely school superintendent, is leading the consideration.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Letter: Cribbage players raised $300 in tourney
On Jan. 31, 18 eager cribbage players played in the benefit cribbage tournament at Mountain Valley Bank.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago Jan. 24, 1935 • Bond Norman reports 14 head of cattle missing from his pasture along government road 5 miles west of town.
Rangely 4-H livestock judging team places 8th in Ariz. Nationals
RANGELY | Over the Christmas break, the Rangely 4-H judging team fine-tuned their livestock judging skills.
Sleepy Cat is Chamber member of the week
MEEKER I Sleepy Cat Real Estate and Lodging is this week’s Meeker Chamber of Commerce Member of the Week. To read their story and view images, go to www.meekerchamber.com.
Letter: Question: What gets in the paper and why?
I submitted a picture and short paragraph about the graduation of my son from the U.S. Marine boot camp. That was over two weeks ago. When I checked the paper Jan. 29, it still had not been printed.
Letter: ‘Mexican Dinner Benefit’ was a success
I’m so happy to live here in Rangely, not just because it is a great place, but because of the good people with huge hearts who answer the call to help in any way, like they did Jan. 23 at the “Mexican Dinner Benefit” for my uncle, Genaro Marquez.
Letter: Thanks to supporters of Christmas baskets
Rangely Elks Lodge No. 1907 delivered 90 Christmas baskets to Rangely and Dinosaur households on Dec 20. The Elks members were assisted with deliveries by the Rangely Fire Department.
Obituary: Pansy L. (Moore) Wilson
Pansy (Moore) Wilson passed away on Jan. 23, 2010. Pansy had suffered a broken hip only weeks prior to her death.
Elks Chili Cookoff is Sunday at 3 p.m.
RANGELY | The annual Elks Chili Cookoff/ Super Bowl party is 3 p.m. Sunday at the Elks Club, 633 E. Main St. The public is welcome.
Hollowed on Univ. of Wyoming honor roll
MEEKER I Elizabeth A. Hollowed was listed on the University of Wyoming Dean’s and Freshman Honor Roll for the fall 2009 semester.
Meeker locals
Ever wondered who owns the expansive and expensive Marvine Ranch upriver? A Fortune magazine article on CNNMoney.com Web site last week explains how Newark businessman Jon Wikelried, former CEO of Goldman Sachs, left the big city to become a Colorado cowboy at the age of 50.
